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Panama City Beach, Florida
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Lake Powell, located within the park, is one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida, a unique ecosystem found in only a few places worldwide.
The park was once a company resort for Avondale Textile Mills employees in the 1940s, and many of the original buildings still stand today.
Archaeological evidence suggests that people have inhabited the area for over 4,000 years, with artifacts from Native American tribes found on-site.
The park features a variety of ecosystems, including salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, and coastal dunes, supporting a wide range of wildlife.
The park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, attracting bird enthusiasts with species like the osprey, bald eagle, and various migratory birds.
The park offers several hiking trails that provide scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding natural landscapes.
The park's land was once part of a plantation owned by Robert Meigs, who served as a Confederate officer during the Civil War.
